Stereogum — Last year, Los Angeles musician Andy Schiaffino released their third album as body / negative, everett . They’re about to head out on tour with Midwife (who contributed to some songs on everett) and Vyva Melinkolya, and today body / negative ha... more info

Stereogum — The British singer-songwriter Kate Nash has had a wild ride. She started off as a teenage MySpace phenom, and her 2007 debut Made Of Bricks was a #1 album in the UK. After her 2010 sophomore record My Best Friend Is You, Kate Nash went independent... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Recalling the jangly bittersweetness of Elliott Smith and Jon Brion, the latest single from Los Angeles-based Fur Trader is an introspective ode to doubt and uncertainty, as instantly catchy as it is contemplative. The post Fur Trader :: Exit Signs a... more info

Aquarium Drunkard — Recalling the jangly bittersweetness of Elliott Smith and Jon Brion, the latest single from Los Angeles-based Fur Trader is an introspective ode to doubt and uncertainty, as instantly catchy as it is contemplative. The post Fur Trader :: Exit Signs a... more info

Stereogum — Where has Marika Hackman been my whole life? A quick run-down: After a handful of EPs, the English musician released her first full-length in 2015, We Slept At Last, a collection of elegiac ballads, released on the 1975’s label Dirty Hit. In 201... more info

Consequence Of Sound — The Shins frontman spoke about Chutes Too Narrow and discovering Smith's music on the Life of the Record podcast. James Mercer “Randomly” Bought Elliott Smith’s Old House Abby Jones more info

Stereogum — Most music fans who know Jon Brion’s name recognize him as one of the greats. It’s likely you’ve heard the composer, producer, and pop singer-songwriter’s work with Kanye West, Fiona Apple, Elliott Smith, and many others. Perhaps you’re ... more info

Obscure Sound — The self-titled album from Night’s Bright Colors shows a shimmering, hooky range of harmonious rock and power-pop. The project comes via Asheville, N.C.-based artist Jason Smith, whose songwriting shines throughout — from the vibrant, jangly “T... more info

Stereogum — Barbara Manning — the California musician who has been a part of bands like SF Seals, World Of Pooh, and the Go-Luckys — hasn’t released a solo album in over 20 years, but this week she’s headed out on tour opening for Codeine. And she’s... more info

Obscure Sound — “Sun” is a gorgeous folk single from A.C. Jones, an artist based in San Francisco. Lyrical reassurances resonate in conveying it “should all be fine,” when the day begins anew, with prancing piano complementing the caressing acoustics thereaf... more info